Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS)

Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 has officially wrapped! Three days of business, discussion, insight and networking at the Perth Convention and Exhibiton Centre. Thank you to event partners Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Defence West, conference partner Perth USAsia Centre, organiser AMDA Foundation Limited and all sponsors and supporting organisations. See you in 2026! #IODS2024 #WhereAUKUSMeetstheQuad

The Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Innovation Awards are now underway in the Theatrette on the IODS 2024 exhibition floor. Drop by to hear 15 top Australian innovators deliver a three minute pitch, vying to become the winner of one of four award categories, each with a $10,000 prize. Innovation Awards will be held from 1200 - 1400 in the Theatrette. #IODS2024

Henderson Alliance represents and advocates for SMEs from across Western Australia to work collaboratively and help generate opportunities within the defence industry. Rohan Green said being at an event like IODS 2024 makes it easy for alliance members to gain access to Primes and government representatives and to showcase capability. Visit exhibitor and IODS 2024 supporting organisation, Henderson Alliance on stand D28. #IODS2024

Secondary students from around Western Australia are on the exhibition floor today as part of the IODS 2024 Careers and Skills Day. With student passports in hand, they are touring the exhibition to engage with defence and industry organisations to discover what career paths are available to help grow the workforce needed to support Australia’s future defence programs. Thank you to our Careers and Skills partners, the Defence Science Centre WA and our sponsor Raytheon Australia #IODS2024

IODS 2024 Careers Day speaker panel has commenced! ✨ Hearing from Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) speakers Matt McKeon, Jasmin Craufurd-Hill, Lillian Caruana, Jeremy Coghlan, Candice Meszes, Karen Hogarth, Chris Rowley, Kyle Regan and CAPT Miles talk to future generation of workers that will fulfil the AUKUS agreement. #IODS2024 #WhereAUKUSmeetstheQuad #IODS2024CareerDay

Matthew (Matt) Woody, Director Business Development for Saildrone, spoke to us at IODS 2024 about their wind propelled and solar powered Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV), used to collect critical maritime data. Exhibiting this week at IODS 2024 as part of the US Partnership Pavilion, be sure to drop by the Saildrone stand D18, to find out more. #IODS2024 #WhereAUKUSMeetstheQuad Kallman Worldwide, Inc.

Yesterday's final session of the IODS 2024 Conference was a favourite among the attendees. Refreshingly honest discussion from the former Defence Ministers. #IODS2024 #WhereAUKUSMeetstheQuad

We're looking forward to seeing Franmarine and Onetide as part of the 15 finalists who will be pitching at today's Innovation Awards. 1200 - 1400 | Theatrette, IODS 2024 Exhibition Floor

Day two of Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 saw out the final day of the conference program and reinforced industry's appetite for more, with the exposition to continue tomorrow. Defence industry was at the forefront of discussion today, with another busy day on the exhibition floor and the IODS 2024 Conference delving into the workforce development and capability required to support Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement. The Conference then closed with the Hon. Paul Papalia, CSC, MLA, announcing IODS will take place again in 2026 from 26 - 28 May. Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 continues on the exhibition floor tomorrow, Friday 26 July, with the Innovation Awards, Careers Day, which will see secondary and tertiary students exploring future workpaths, and continued opportunities for industry to network and engage. #IODS2024 #WhereAUKUSMeetstheQuad

Thank you to the stakeholders and sponsors that have helped support tonight’s IODS 2024 Defence & Industry Dinner in collaboration with The Better Together Ball. A special night that has seen leaders from defence, government and industry come together to network, dine and support Western Australian veterans. Thank you to our sponsors: L3Harris (Platinum) Built. Deloitte JFD Australia Northrop Grumman SSI (ShipConstructor & ShipbuildingPLM) Synergy Group Stakeholders and charity partners Defence West | AMDA Foundation Limited | RSL WA | Legacy WA | WA Police Legacy #IODS2024